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OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security
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OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw, a popular AI tool with 347,000 stars on Github, has raised security concerns due to a recently fixed vulnerability. The tool, designed to assist users with various tasks by taking control of their computer and accessing multiple resources, was found to have three high-severity vulnerabilities, with one allowing attackers to gain administrative status. This flaw could lead to full instance takeover, compromising data sources, credentials, and connected services. Security experts warn of the severe impact of these vulnerabilities on organizations using OpenClaw as an AI agent platform.

Ars Technica•4/3/2026
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Critics scoff after Microsoft warns AI feature can infect machines and pilfer data
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Critics scoff after Microsoft warns AI feature can infect machines and pilfer data

Microsoft's introduction of Copilot Actions, an experimental AI feature in Windows designed to assist with tasks like organizing files and scheduling meetings, has raised concerns about potential security risks. The AI agent could potentially infect devices and compromise sensitive user data, prompting critics to question the rush to implement new features without fully understanding their implications. Known defects in large language models, like Copilot, can lead to inaccurate and illogical responses, making it necessary for users to independently verify the AI's output. Additionally, a vulnerability known as prompt injection could allow hackers to exploit AI assistants by inserting malicious instructions in content that the AI may unwittingly follow.

Ars Technica•11/19/2025
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The Download: using AI to discover “zero day” vulnerabilities, and Apple’s ICE app removal

Microsoft researchers have used AI to uncover a "zero day" vulnerability in DNA biosecurity systems, potentially allowing the bypassing of protections against misuse of genetic sequences. Meanwhile, Apple removed an app that reported ICE officer sightings, citing safety concerns, similar to its removal of a Hong Kong map app in 2019. VC funding for AI startups has reached $192.7 billion this year, though concerns about an AI bubble persist. Additionally, TikTok faced criticism for recommending pornography to children, and China launched a skilled worker visa program in response to US visa restrictions.

MIT Technology Review•10/3/2025
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